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Description

Otter streamlines the process of provisioning and configuring servers automatically, eliminating the requirement to access a command prompt. By creating reusable configurations known as roles, you can effortlessly scale your infrastructure by applying these roles to multiple servers. This allows your entire team to execute intricate scripts through a tailored graphical user interface that you can create around the parameters of your scripts. Furthermore, it empowers individuals to design sophisticated orchestrations across multiple servers, even if they lack advanced programming knowledge. You can specify the desired configuration states for your servers, monitor for any deviations from these states, and make necessary adjustments accordingly. This approach effectively integrates continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices into infrastructure and configuration management. Explore the comprehensive guide to discover how to implement infrastructure changes through CI/CD pipelines using Otter and BuildMaster, ensuring efficient and reliable deployment. With Otter, managing your server infrastructure becomes not only simpler but also more accessible to team members of varying technical backgrounds.

Description

Efficiently managing your IT infrastructure, particularly if it is critical or hybrid, can be quite challenging when done manually. To achieve optimal control of your systems, leveraging automation alongside configuration compliance is the most effective strategy. Rudder is designed with a robust, compliance-driven automation engine that offers a straightforward, declarative framework for managing system configurations. With Rudder, you can eliminate service disruptions as it ensures your systems remain properly configured by monitoring and managing drift from a centralized platform. You can establish global parameters throughout your infrastructure while also handling exceptions using hierarchical variables. Additionally, you can utilize infrastructure-as-code through the Rudder language, which integrates seamlessly with the web interface, fostering collaboration among all teams involved in the management process. By adopting these practices, organizations can enhance their operational efficiency and reduce the risk of configuration-related issues.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Centreon No 
inedo BuildMaster Yes 

Integrations

Centreon Yes 
inedo BuildMaster No 

Pricing Details

$2,995/year
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

€50 per node per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Inedo

Founded

2007

Country

United States

Website

inedo.com/otter

Vendor Details

Company Name

Normation

Founded

2010

Country

France

Website

www.rudder.io

Product Features

Configuration Management

Access Control / Permissions Yes 
Application Deployment Yes 
Automated Provisioning Yes 
Infrastructure Automation Yes 
Node Management Yes 
Orchestration Yes 
Reporting Analytics / Visualization Yes 
Task Management Yes 

Product Features

Configuration Management

Access Control / Permissions Yes 
Application Deployment Yes 
Automated Provisioning Yes 
Infrastructure Automation Yes 
Node Management Yes 
Orchestration Yes 
Reporting Analytics / Visualization Yes 
Task Management Yes 

IT Asset Management

Asset Tracking No 
Audit Management No 
Compliance Management No 
Configuration Management No 
Contract/License Management No 
Cost Tracking No 
Depreciation Management No 
IT Service Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Maintenance Management No 
Procurement Management No 
Requisition Management No 
Supplier Management No 

Software Configuration Management (SCM)

Automated Cleanup No 
Branch Merging No 
Code Review No 
Concurrency Management No 
Defect Tracking No 
Flexible Branching No 
Rapid Hotfix No 
Rapid Rebuilds No 
Regulatory Compliance No 
Version Control / Management No 
Workflow / Process Automation No 

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